The French are great chocolate lovers! In fact, we rank tenth in the world, consuming 6.4 kg per capita per year! With such consumption, it’s safe to say that the French are real chocolate fans.
But among the many choices on the shelves, do you know which is the best milk chocolate? We have the answer with this study by 60 Millions de Consommateurs! Here are the results!
A large-scale study
The 60 Millions de Consommateurs trial focused on 35 classic chocolate bars, sold in supermarkets at prices ranging from €6 to €30 a kilo: dark or milk, with or without hazelnuts!
In terms of nutrition, the Institut National de la Consommation points out that the results of the test come as no real surprise. « Located between D for plain dark chocolate and E for all other bars, their Nutri-Score is poor ».
True or false: milk chocolate is France’s favorite?
According to a study conducted by Toluna, dark chocolate is the favorite of the French at 56.8%! Just behind it ismilk chocolate at 53.9%, followed by white chocolate at 26.6%!
What’s more, chocolate is one of France’s favorite foods! Chocolate ranks 4th behind fruit (50.9%), bread (48.4%) and pasta (45.1%) among the French’s favorite foods!
Also, did you know that milk chocolate offers unparalleled gustatory pleasure with its creamy sweetness. It contains antioxidants, calcium and magnesium.
All these nutrients will improve your mood and bring a feeling of comfort with every bite! However, its sugar and fat content must be monitored to maintain a balanced diet!
The best milk chocolate according to 60 Millions de Consommateurs is…
Monoprix milk chocolate, Extra-Fin, Fair Trade Support at €5.85/kg tops the chart! It’s closely followed by Ethiquable brand milk chocolate , Lait Nature Tendre and Fondant Pérou!
These two private labels are chosen for their good value for money, with independent fair trade certification.